Assistant Vice President - US Statutory Financial Reporting

Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting, the Assistant Vice President, U.S. Statutory Financial Reporting will lead the preparation, analysis, and oversight of US statutory financial reporting for US-domiciled insurance entities. The role is primarily responsible for managing NAIC reporting requirements, including quarterly and annual filings, and maintaining strong regulatory compliance. This individual will manage workflows and deliverables across the team including off-shore staff, manage audit coordination, and drive continuous improvement in statutory reporting processes.  This role will be based in our Nashville, TN office on a hybrid basis.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee the preparation, review, and timely filing of NAIC statutory financial statements, including the quarterly and annual statements (Bluebooks, Yellowbooks and Greenbooks), audited financial statements, state supplements, and other regulatory reports for multiple US insurance entities and non-US insurance entities which require NAIC reporting for taxation purposes.
• Work cross-functionally and collaboratively with finance, investments, capital management and actuarial teams for data needs to complete the financial statement disclosures and regulatory filings.
• Prepares and reviews complex standard and non-standard reporting analyses of the statutory basis results to understand financial results and explain U.S. GAAP to U.S. statutory reporting basis differences.
• In partnership with accounting policy, research new accounting policies and assist in ensuring effective reporting implementation. Monitor and evaluate changes to US Statutory Accounting Principles and NAIC guidance; provide impact analysis and lead implementation efforts across entities.
• Drive process improvements and standardization efforts across the statutory reporting function, leveraging automation and system enhancements where applicable.
• Ensure strong internal controls over statutory financial reporting and maintain documentation supporting regulatory compliance in conjunction with the Model Audit Rule (MAR) standard.
• Provide support surrounding future growth and play a key role in onboarding new business.
• Mentor and develop a team of off-shore staff, promoting technical excellence and operational efficiency within the team.
• Serve as a key point of contact for regulators, external auditors, and internal stakeholders during audits, examinations, and filings.

What You Will Have:

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance required.
• Recognized professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)
• 6-8 years of experience in insurance industry financial reporting, with a strong focus on US statutory (NAIC) reporting within the life and annuity sector gained by either working in or supporting the reinsurance industry or public accounting. 
• Strong knowledge of US Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) and NAIC statutory financial statement requirements.
• Direct experience managing financial reporting, statutory close cycles, financial controls, and financial statement audits.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills required to evaluate financial results, support regulatory filings, and provide insights that inform business and compliance decisions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with proven ability to lead complex processes and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional workflows and support internal teams while managing the output and alignment of off-shore staff to meet project goals. 
• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Sovos/Wings, Workiva, SAP, or similar).

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